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Each traffic circle had to be circumnavigated three or four times just to see how low I could go Words: Séan Hendley Pics: Motomedia WHY? We hear you all howl in anguished. Two reasons, firstly we all know how good […]

We are big fans of unusual motorcycles and here’s one for you. With a look reminiscent of the YZR500 ridden to victory by Yamaha racers in the ’80s and ’90s, the XSR900 GP is a celebration of Yamaha’s racing pedigree.

This is what PROPER road presence looks like! Old School – Badass – Matt Black Bagger Words: Séan Hendley          Pics: Deon van der Linde This has to be a new record for us here at Ridefast,

Crouch…. Engage…. Launch! Rider: Jason Wessels; Story Glenn Foley; Pics: Black Rock Studio; Deon van der Linde What? An actual superbike feature? Man, that’s cool! With the world focussed on economical transport, naked bikes, adventure machines and such, Kawasaki said

Wandering into the very impressive Bikeshop Rivonia the other day, we happened upon this beasty lurking innocuously among some of the other cruisers in the store. It’s been a long time since we’d ridden a Boss Hoss, so we asked

Every now and then we come across something really spectacular, so special that we really just have to share it with you.  It has been said that , “There is nothing new under the sun”, and in a world where

Harley Davidson is an iconic brand. It’s as recognisable as Coca-Cola, RideFast or the Eiffel Tower. For several years, the brand has kind of kept to itself and we seldom got to sample their offerings. Happily, that’s changing. Words: Séan

Every year I celebrate the date that I had a massive heart attack, survived, and was given a 2nd chance to live. This day means more to me than my birthday… This year my plan was to travel through the

The 1000 Bike Show has a long history, dating back to the first concours d’elegance organised by the CMC in Springs in 1970. Best in show was the 1969 Triumph Bonneville of Neville Nicolou. The show has grown from strength

We have noticed a bit of a push from motorcycle manufacturers for what can only be described as a road oriented adventure bike. A machine with an adventure bike’s upright sitting position, easily comfortable and relaxed for rider or rider